who we are
about usCSi Energy Solutions International (CSi) is an international energy and environment consulting business based in Manila, Philippines.
It is guided by the philosophy that the introduction of renewable energy technologies wherever they make the most technical and economic sense, as well as the more efficient use of conventional fossil fuels through energy efficient technologies constitute the most logical response to current energy supply volatility, environmental degradation issues, and climate change.
oUR FIELDS OF EXPERTISE
We Do it Well
CSi’s main areas of expertise lie in two (2) distinct but interrelated sectors – energy and the environment.
Clean Energy Sector
- Project design, engineering and other project technical services
- Project management system (e.g. preparation of project plan, development and implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation Framework)
- Project Monitoring and Review
- Financial structuring, Designing of innovative financing mechanisms
- Assistance in Procurement of financing
- Development or enhancement of business plans
- Policy/strategy development
- Decentralized electrification
- Training and capacity-building
- Energy Audit
Environment Sector
- Greenhouse gas mitigation (policy advice & program development, outreach & information transfer, project design, review and implementation, clean development mechanism, preparation of PDDs and leveraging GHG mitigation financing)
- Solid waste management and sanitary landfill planning
- Natural resource and environmental assessment
Capacity Building / Training
We provide renewable energy, energy efficiency, and Clean Development Mechanism capacity building to both technical and non-technical audiences. Specific areas of expertise include training on financing clean energy projects for financial institutions.
Project Design
Using market and resource assessment information and our in-house technical, financial and management expertise, we provide clients with strategic advice and analysis to identify environmentally, financially, and technically feasible projects and proceed to propose how these can best be developed and executed.
Project Implementation & Management
To complement our work in project definition, technical feasibility assessment, and project design, we also assist proponents in the preparation of project plans as well as in the development and implementation of an appropriate Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E).
Market Assessment
We identify and analyze markets where renewable energy/electricity options and energy efficient technologies can be best utilized and how. For rural electrification projects, we conduct detailed demand and needs assessment surveys among targeted beneficiaries and work within the existing institutional framework to make sure that a proposed project will be socially acceptable, financially and technically feasible, and most importantly, sustainable.
Conduct of Pre-feasibility/Detailed Feasibility Studies and Business Plan Development
Following the conduct of comprehensive market studies, detailed resource assessments, financial, economic and impact analyses, which serve as our bases for identifying the most financially and technically feasible energy options, we proceed to develop specific strategies and institutional mechanisms on how these options can be pursued and implemented in a sustainable manner.
Assistance in Procurement of Financing
We design appropriate and innovative financial structures and assist clients in leveraging out financing through our network of local and international sources of funding.
Project Monitoring/Review
We undertake comprehensive analysis of ongoing or concluded projects, reviewing existing documentary information, ascertaining the views of stakeholders regarding the project design and implementation, and conducting our own field visits and interviews, with the purpose of improving on how the project is being implemented and/or identifying lessons for similar projects in the future. We provide technical assistance and capacity building in the development and implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation framework and assist proponents in the preparation and implementation of a comprehensive project plan to ensure that set objectives are met on time.
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Who We Are
Our History
CSi Energy Solutions International (CSi) started its operation in 2000. CSi was formerly known as International Resources Group – Philippines and was an affiliate of the US-based International Resources Group. Now 100 percent Filipino-owned, CSi provides technical and management advice to businesses, project developers, and policy makers on matters related to clean energy and the environment. Since its founding, CSi has completed more than 30 projects in the Philippines and other countries in Asia.
CSi has a diverse pool of local and international experts of wide-ranging disciplines including: renewable energy technical experts (solar, hydropower, biomass, wind, geothermal), energy efficiency specialists, business experts, clean energy financing experts, power experts, sociologists, ecologists, solid waste management specialists, CDM experts and others.